Blair Thomas is back with another Northwest Athlete Profile, this time it’s Portland born Darwin Barney of the MLB’s Chicago Cubs. Darwin was counted out by most pundits but was MLB Rookie of the Month in his first month up. Flashback to 2006, Barney was a part of history as Oregon State went on an improbable run and became the first team in College World Series history to lose twice and still win the title.

NWSB insider Blair Thomas brings us his reasons why the Oregon State Beavers don’t deserve to make the NIT tournament yet. Although anything is possible in this year’s Pac-12, these Beavers are not anywhere close to the memories of when Gary Payton was a Beaver. Craig Robinson is slowly bringing this team back to relevance and if the team can make a run at the Pac-12 tournament.

One of our College Hoops fans Jason Green reports on OSU Coach Craig Robinson’s Successes and Failures thus far. He shares his opinion on what OSU Beavers fans should expect in the years to come. With key recruitments of Jarmal Reid and Maika Ostling, will the Beavs be headed for a PAC12 Championship? A berth at March Madness?

Another North West Coach in the spotlight today. Current Oregon State University Coach Craig Robinson. Matt Martz, one of our Oregon sports area bloggers points out Coach Robinson has had much success in the past but is struggling at the helm of the OSU Basketball program. As the saying goes though, there’s always hope and Matt thinks it shouldn’t be too too long before OSU fans see a little March Madness Action.

Matt Martz our Oregon beat blogger weighs in with what lies ahead for the OSU Beavers basketball team and Jared Cunningham in the month of January. Hopefully, Oregon State will have snatched their first two games in January, before they hit the road to face in state rival Oregon who pelted the Beavers both times in 2010.

Oregon State Beavers coach Craig Robinson has them off to a 6-1 start in the Pac 12. They are dreaming of a Big Dance in March. Sophomore guard Jared Cunningham is the team’s leading scorer, Forward Devon Collier is the 2nd leading scorer, the frontcourt tandem of Eric Moreland (6 rpg) and Joe Burton (5.4 rpg) are the leading rebounders.

Matt Martz our man with his pulse on the Oregon State sports beat is back with another edition of the Oregon St. Beavers Notebook.The Beavers played inspired football and downed the Washington Huskies at home. Jovan Stevenson had himself a game! So did Markus Wheaton.

Oregon State Beavers blogger Jason Green tells us this season the Beavers have gotten off to a great start (4-0) and one of the main reasons is the play of G Jared Cunningham. He is a 6’4″ guard that averaged 14.2 ppg last season and his scoring will be needed this season of the Beavers are going to contend in the Pac 12.

Looking for Pac 12 Football news? Matt Martz our man with his pulse on the Oregon sports beat is back with another edition of the Oregon State Beavers Notebook. Players injured from the Stanford game should return to practice this week, Markus Wheaton, cornerback Jordan Poyer, fullback Clayton York, safety Lance Mitchell.

Looking for Pac 12 Football news? Matt Martz our man with his pulse on the Oregon sports beat is back with another edition of the Oregon State Beavers Notebook. Sean Mannion did not play a solid game. Can it get any worse for the Beavers? Stanford and Andrew Luck are coming this week.

Looking for Pac 12 Football news? Matt Martz our man with his pulse on the Oregon sports beat is back with another edition of the Oregon State Beavers Notebook. Malcolm Agnew’s 103 yard performance marks the first time this season that they have had an individual rush for 100 yards against a FBS opponent.

Looking for Pac 12 Football news? Matt Martz our man with his pulse on the Oregon sports beat is back with another edition of the Oregon State Beavers Notebook. The Beavers are now 1-5 on this season, with no breaks in sight for this young team. Sean Mannion is doing his best to lead this team…